“I have great respect for what she has done, and it is great that she referees on Sunday.”

In 2015, Kerem Demirbay – the Hoffenheim midfielder who was then playing for Fortuna Dusseldorf – was handed a five-week suspension by the DFB having reportedly told Steinhaus that “women have no place in men’s football” after she sent him off in a 2. Bundesliga fixture.

After the match, Demirbay apologised to Steinhaus for his remarks, and he also went on to referee a junior girls game.

Arsene Wenger speaks to Des Kelly after Arsenal's goalless draw with West Ham at the London ...

Arsene Wenger speaks to Des Kelly after Arsenal's goalless draw with West Ham at the London Stadium and blames fatigue a...

Arsene Wenger speaks to Des Kelly after Arsenal's goalless draw with West Ham at the London St...

Arsene Wenger speaks to Des Kelly after Arsenal's goalless draw with West Ham at the London Stadium and blames fatigue after a three day turnaround from their last Premier League match, for their inability to break the Hammers down.

Arsene Wenger speaks to Des Kelly after Arsenal's goalless draw with West Ham at the London Stadium and blames fatigue after a three day turnaround from their last Premier League match, for their inability to break the Hammers down.

Arsene Wenger speaks to Des Kelly after Arsenal's goalless draw with West Ham at the London Stadium and blames fatigue after a three day turnaround from their last Premier League match, for their inability to break the Hammers down.